CHARLEY HULL TALKS ABOUT LPGA MAJOR AND CURTIS CUP

                  CHARLEY HULL ... 16th birthday next Tuesday
           Image at Junior Vagliano Trophy match by Cal Carson Golf Agency.

Press Release
World No 7 female amateur golfer Charley Hull has spoken at length for the first time about her decision to accept an invite to play in the first major on the 2012 LPGA Tour, the Kraft Nabisco, from March 29.
In an exclusive interview with Northamptonshire Golf Magazine, the 15-year-old is looking forward to taking on the world's best pros in the ladies equivalent of the US Masters at Mission Hills Country Club, California. Although Hull's decision to play in the US caused some controversy as she had to pull out of the 2012 Curtis Cup squad due to a clash of dates with a team trial, the Woburn member insists the matter is now in the past.
Hull, who celebrates her 16th birthday on March 20, said: "I'm going to have fun, gain a lot of experience, make the most of the atmosphere at the Kraft Nabisco and prepare for the future.
"My game feels good and it's suited to that type of golf course because I hit it quite high and hit a lot of flop shots. It's more target golf, so I feel pretty confident out there."
Asked whether she was good enough to take on the world's leading pros, the highest ranked female amateur on this side of the Atlantic, said: "We'll see during the week. That's why I'm going there.
"It (pulling out of the Curtis Cup trial) was a really difficult decision, but everyone has now moved on from that.
"I'm looking forward to playing in the Kraft Nabisco and the LGU (Ladies Golf Union) are concentrating on winning back the Curtis Cup. I hope we are both successful."
Hull is one of five amateurs invited to compete in the 2012 Kraft Nabisco, joining US Curtis Cup player Austin Ernst, Jaye Marie Green and Thai sisters Ariya and Moriya Jutanugarn.
Former winners Lorena Ochoa and Grace Park, plus Michelle Wie and Lexi Thompson, are amongst a list of golfers who have played in the Kraft Nabisco as amateurs in previous years. To see the full interview visit www.northamptonshiregolfmag.co.uk